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Be a Better Goal GetterPursuing Your PurposeWhat is "purpose," and how do we pursue it?There are several factors worth considering, and taking time to reflect on the meaning of your life is time well spent.You're invited to listen to this week's final episode of 2023 as Mel and Kel discuss personal goals and the direction life takes them as they pursue their purpose.Be sure to stay in touch on the socials. EMAIL hello@melandkel.usWEBSITE melandkelshow.comFACEBOOK @themelandkelshow2023-10-0335 minBe a Better Goal GetterRecap - Your Future Self is WaitingDo you ever take time to consider your past self? There are certainly things she did that make you proud. Right? Why not intentionally take those strengths into your future? Your future self is waiting to thank you!In this week's fantastic episode, Mel & Kel look in the rearview mirror, consider the "Words of the 2023 Year" that will catapult them into a wonderful future, and discuss how the only person we need to impress is ourselves.If you desire motivation as you dream and wish for a more satisfying life, you'll want to get more...2023-09-2235 minBe a Better Goal GetterRecap - The Plank in Your EyeThere's an old bible story and verse about a man who points the finger at someone else's mistakes and mishaps when, in fact, he has even bigger mistakes and mishaps of his own. Last week, Mel laid into Kel when Kelly mentioned she was thinking about trying a non-prescribed medication. Keep in mind, Kel did not take it. She was thinking about taking it. She listened to the reasoning and wisdom of many of their listeners. Done.Except it wasn't done for Mel. Conviction hit home. While she handed a verbal beating to h...2023-09-2135 minBe a Better Goal GetterRecap - Weight! Weight! Weight!Do you struggle with weight or body issues? For some, it's being underweight and for most, it's dealing with being overweight.In our society, weight is a BIG topic! However, it's not a topic that Mel and Kel have spent much time discussing. Until now!It turns out that Mel has been running her own personal weight experiment over the past year. And, in this week's episode, these girlfriends weigh in on this BIG topic.What works? What doesn't? Should we diet? Should we never diet? Let's talk!...2023-09-1935 minBe a Better Goal GetterRecap of Happy or Not!Here is one of our top listened to podcasts....It’s a new year, ready or not ~ happy or not.It's week one of a brand new year, and people are disappointed and discouraged that things have yet to start out perfectly. This week, Mel and Kel talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly that every year brings with it. These girlfriends discuss what might happen if we all decided ahead of time to prepare for those stumbling blocks.Obstacles and hurdles are a part of the human-life experience. Rat...2023-09-1835 minBe a Better Goal GetterThe EndYou know what they say, "All good things must come to an end."And after three years, 181 weeks, 1,267 days, 200 episodes, 200 recorded conversations, 200 topics, 25,000 downloads, multitudes of laughs, and a few tears too, Mel and Kel are ending The Mel & Kel Show podcast.Yet, when one door closes, another one opens. This is an episode you won't want to miss.EMAIL hello@melandkel.usWEBSITE melandkelshow.comFACEBOOK @themelandkelshowINSTAGRAM @themelandkelshowInterested in joining any of Mel's writing courses? Connect with her here.2023-07-2621 minBe a Better Goal GetterPractice Doesn't Make PerfectIt's time to change this old motto. For one, it's untrue. No one can practice enough to be perfect at anything. We'll never be perfect mothers, wives, daughters, friends, or people.But that's not the goal. The goal is progress, not perfection.Join Mel & Kel this week as they discuss practical and sustainable ways to make great progress in your less-than-perfect life.Want to hang out IN PERSON on July 13th and 14th? If you'd like to join us *LIVE* and in person in SoCal for a life-changing experience, be sure...2023-06-2825 minBe a Better Goal GetterA good laugh! An Etiquette Guide for the 2020sEtiquette is the customary social code of polite behavior in society. And, boy, oh boy, it sure has changed over the years. In this week's episode, these girlfriends look at how things were and how things are regarding "good and appropriate" manners. How many of the "old ways" of etiquette do you still hold dear? What protocols have you abandoned? Mel and Kel would love to hear your thoughts on the topic of today's etiquette, so be sure to find them on Instagram or Facebook...2023-06-2131 minBe a Better Goal GetterGoodbyeHellos are mostly easy, but goodbyes can be so hard!As the end of the school year approaches, these girlfriends are saying goodbye to students, but that isn't the only goodbyes they've experienced.Please join Mel & Kel this week as Kel shares the loss of her sweet Cali and her broken heart.How can we best help our friends when they are suffering? It's great to sympathize. Sympathy offers kindness. However, it's even better when we can empathize. Empathy offers connection.Cheering others up is great, but showing...2023-06-1427 minBe a Better Goal GetterReality RulesMel just returned from a 10-day trip to the east coast to visit family and friends. All along the way, life offered up some lessons.In this week's episode, Mel shares the TOP 5 things reality offered her. Tune in to hear about the mistakes, staying present, people and places, silly fun, and the not-so-great news too. Reality rules our lives. As much as we try, hope, and plan, things do not always go as expected. We don't have to like it, but the sooner we accept it is what it is, the more time we...2023-06-0729 minBe a Better Goal GetterPerspectiveLife is full of ups and downs. How we interpret reality is based on personal perspective.Have you been paying attention to your recent perspectives?In this week's episode, Mel & Kel use real-life examples to share some of their intentional outlooks and perspectives.If you'd like a copy of the poem shared and written by Wanda B. Goines, here's the link to a pdf copy.If you're interested in taking on the summer challenge, grab some paper! You'll want to write a letter to your future self. What things...2023-05-3125 minBe a Better Goal GetterChick ChatIt has been so long since these girlfriends have sat and gabbed.That's exactly what they're doing this week. You're invited to be the proverbial "fly on the wall" as they talk about birthdays, hair, canoeing, accidents, speaking events, and tough days at work. So what things do you and your girlfriends talk about? Be sure to reach out on the socials and let Mel & Kel know.>>> Connect with Mel & KelMel & Kel sure would love for you to share this episode on your Instagram or Facebook story. Why...2023-05-2436 minBe a Better Goal GetterGoal Getter Interview with Jolene StratfordGet ready for a fantastic episode! This week, Mel and Kel interviewed one of their most beautiful goal getters ~ Jolene Stratford.You will want to tune in and hear about why Jolene was interested in setting goals, what goals she set, and how she achieved them.Despite being given some difficult and challenging news right in the middle of her 90-day challenge, you'll be inspired by Jolene's strength and preparedness as she continues to move forward. And, if you'd like to learn more about these girlfriends Be a Better Goal Getter program, please...2023-05-1749 minBe a Better Goal GetterWant What You HaveDo you practice wanting things from a place of abundance? Most people think they do but may be surprised to find out they don't. Many of us want from a space of scarcity. This week, Mel and Kel consider the differences.It's an empowering episode! You don't want to miss it.And, if you'd like to learn more, please be sure to connect via email. It's a much more personal way to stay in touch. You'll get information on upcoming events and special extras.>>> Connect with Mel & Kel2023-05-1026 minBe a Better Goal GetterMel & Kel: Up Close and PersonalWith so many new subscribers, it seemed like a perfect time to reintroduce your podcast hosts. In this week's episode, Mel and Kel interview one another. The best part is that these two have no idea what the other girlfriend will ask. Tune in and find out!If you'd like to get your copy of the last week's webinar, the link is >>> HEREIf you'd like to get a GREAT deal on this summer's 2-day workshops, click >>> HEREMel & Kel sure would love...2023-05-0339 minBe a Better Goal GetterIs being content a negative thing?This was a great question Mel and Kel received from one of their loyal listeners after hearing these girlfriends say that they didn't like the word "content" based on Episode 185.In a perfect world, intelligent conversations, including questions and requiring clarification, are such a good thing. It's questions like this that stir up good thinking.Mel took a deeper dive into things and found, by definition, being content means a person is satisfied regardless of her circumstances. She is ultimately peaceful. In other words, being content is a very good thing...2023-04-1922 minBe a Better Goal GetterWe Went LIVE, Baby!On Monday, these girlfriends went LIVE on Instagram for the first time. It was nerve-wracking and uncomfortable for both of them. Here's the thing. Getting a bit uncomfortable, doing things they have never done before, and trusting the process has created great memories and accomplishments, so they keep pushing their comfort levels and raising the bar. Mel and Kel invited their listeners to be part of the LIVE audience on Monday and ended up having a great time. This week, you'll be hearing the recorded version. The sound quality is poorer than usual, b...2023-04-1229 minBe a Better Goal Getter90 Days LaterBack in January 2023, Mel and Kel hosted their first women's retreat. All of the beautiful ladies in attendance set some amazing 90-day goals. Now, that 90 days is up. Over the past three months, these new girlfriends checked in monthly and even met for lunch one Saturday afternoon. While the accountability was awesome and getting to know one another was fantastic too, was it "enough" to move the needle and make those goals a reality?After 90 days, the results are in! Why not take a listen to this week's podcast to hear how things panned out...2023-04-0526 minBe a Better Goal GetterMuster Up Some MotivationAre you feeling sluggish and lacking motivation? Mel and Kel are here to help! This week, these girlfriends discuss 5 helpful ways to muster up the motivation you need to get back on track, be productive, and foster a more positive mindset.Don't let March madness or spring fever stop you from achieving great things.If you'd like to join a growing community of women who will encourage you while holding you accountable, be sure to become a "better goal-getter" and sign up below. >>> Become a Goal-Getter!...2023-03-2928 minBe a Better Goal GetterWho's To Blame?Who is to blame for your unhappiness?If you struggle with your weight, was it because you had a mom who made you eat every last morsel on your plate?If you're hot-tempered and fly off the handle on the regular, is it because your dad did that too? Maybe it's just in your Irish blood.If you are battling cancer, are you blaming God?Our primal brain tries to protect us from things that may hurt us. That is normal. We are searching for what or whom to blame. However, there...2023-03-2224 minBe a Better Goal GetterBe a Better Goal Getter - STEP 4Mel and Kel have created a 4-step system for becoming a BETTER GOAL GETTER!This week, these girlfriends offer all listeners STEP 4 of the 4-step system they've created to help you set and achieve your biggest goals. Here's a quick review.Find It: Step 1 (Episodes 175 and 176)Believe It: Step 2 (Episode 177)Plan It: Step 3 (Episode 178)Do It - Step 4 - TODAY'S EPISODE!It sounds so simple. NIKE markets all around these powerful words. "Just DO IT!" Yet, if it were that simple, e...2023-03-0128 minBe a Better Goal GetterBe a Better Goal Getter - STEP 3Mel and Kel have created a 4-step system for becoming a BETTER GOAL GETTER!This week, these girlfriends are ready to share STEP 3.Hopefully, you have (1) inventoried your life & completed the 5 focus questions. As well, you have likely dreamed a little. What are the 5-10 WINS you believe would make this focus area of your life more joyful and satisfying?Now it is time to PLAN IT. It's important to be specific. These girls will tell you how. Get ready to start seeing some BIG changes happening in your life. 2023-02-2232 minBe a Better Goal GetterBe a Better Goal Getter - STEP 2Mel and Kel have created a 4-step system for becoming a BETTER GOAL GETTER!This week, these girlfriends are ready to share STEP 2.Could you grab some paper and a pen too? Now that you've decided on a focus area and examined what is creating the feelings of dissatisfaction, it's time to imagine positive changes. This is when hope comes alive and belief of a better and happier life flourishes. Let's go!>>> Become a Goal-Getter!Mel & Kel sure would love for you...2023-02-1529 minBe a Better Goal GetterIt's Time to Open Your Eyes! STEP 1Mel and Kel have created a 4-step system for becoming a BETTER GOAL GETTER!This week, these girlfriends are ready to share STEP 1 - part 2.Could you grab some paper and a pen too? It's time for you to focus on 1-3 of the most dissatisfied areas you inventoried. While this may not sound like a fun or pleasurable experience, this activity opens your eyes to WHY you're dissatisfied. Invest in you! Ask this week's 5 questions honestly and wholeheartedly. Your life is about to change - for the better!2023-02-0826 minBe a Better Goal GetterHow Satisfied Are You? Really.Mel and Kel have created a 4-step system for becoming a BETTER GOAL GETTER!This week, these girlfriends are ready to share STEP 1 with you! Grab some paper and a pen too. It's time to score some areas of your life and determine just how satisfied you are. Really.If you desire motivation as you dream and wish for a more satisfying life, you'll want to get more involved with these girlfriends. An easy way to do that is to join the Mel & Kel Become a Better Goal Getter group. You can...2023-02-0130 minBe a Better Goal GetterYour Future Self is WaitingDo you ever take time to consider your past self? There are certainly things she did that make you proud. Right? Why not intentionally take those strengths into your future? Your future self is waiting to thank you!In this week's fantastic episode, Mel & Kel look in the rearview mirror, consider the "Words of the 2023 Year" that will catapult them into a wonderful future, and discuss how the only person we need to impress is ourselves. If you desire motivation as you dream and wish for a more satisfying life, you'll want to get more...2023-01-1829 minBe a Better Goal GetterHappy - OR NOT - New Year!It’s a new year, ready or not ~ happy or not.It's week one of a brand new year, and people are disappointed and discouraged that things have yet to start out perfectly. This week, Mel and Kel talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly that every year brings with it. These girlfriends discuss what might happen if we all decided ahead of time to prepare for those stumbling blocks.Obstacles and hurdles are a part of the human-life experience. Rather than be surprised or feel defeated, plan for the bumps in...2023-01-0424 minBe a Better Goal GetterPractice What You PreachIt's the LAST podcast of 2022. Happy New Year, Beautifuls!!!As Mel & Kel wrap up their third podcasting year together, they reflect back on how it all started.Like with all great ideas, it started as a thought. A lot of questions followed that thought! Could they? Should they? How would they?Creating a podcast was something they BELIEVED was possible before it existed. Did you know you have to do that? Believe first. However, believing isn't enough. You'll need to decide to move forward and create a plan too.T...2022-12-2823 minBe a Better Goal GetterPlan Today for a Great TomorrowBefore arriving at the planning stage of any great idea, we must imagine it, believe it is possible, and decide to move forward with it.What are you thinking would make 2023 your best year ever?Once you decide, it's time to plan! And what an important part it is.Planning requires intention, though. It means writing things on paper or typing it into our electronic calendars. This takes time, thought, and effort.A new year is quickly approaching and Mel & Kel want to help you plan today for a...2022-12-2121 minBe a Better Goal GetterDreadful Decision MakingSometimes making a decision is tough. This is especially true when the decision involves something you dread doing, like confronting someone, quitting a job, or organizing the garage. How many times have you dreaded doing something, put it off time and time again, finally completed the thing, and wondered why you made such a big deal out of it?This week Mel and Kel have some suggestions to offer regarding dreadful decision-making. If you've been sitting on the fence, this week's episode is the gentle push you've needed.If you've been contemplating attending the WE...2022-12-1428 minBe a Better Goal GetterControl FreakAre you someone who wants everyone to like her? Do you work hard to be likable? Maybe you even go out of your way to being liked. What happens when someone doesn't like you?Do you feel like something is wrong with you?This week, Mel and Kel had a great conversation about controlling others. If you ever desire to control other people's feelings or feel responsible for how other people feel, this episode is for you, girlfriends! Mel & Kel sure would love for you to share this episode on your Instagram or F...2022-11-0927 minBe a Better Goal GetterWhen Enough is EnoughHave you ever considered the difference between pain and suffering?According to the National Library of Medicine (NLM), Pain is a physical sensation or signal indicating an event within the body. Suffering interprets that event and involves thoughts, beliefs, or judgments.Isn't that great news?! Mel and Kel think it is. While we cannot avoid pain, we can change our thoughts, beliefs, and judgments. In other words, we can decide when to think, believe, and judge for ourselves that enough is enough. Goodbye suffering!If you find value in this...2022-10-1935 minBe a Better Goal GetterKel's AccidentIn life, there are circumstances and situations we cannot control. These are the things that quickly become our reality. But there's good news! We can control our thoughts, feelings, actions, and results. That's why Kel's terrible accident turned out better than most might have expected.Tune in this week to hear Kel tell her heart-stopping story as these girlfriends dissect the situation and consider how Kel managed her mind and produced the best result possible, considering everything. If you find value in this week's episode, Mel & Kel...2022-09-2826 minBe a Better Goal GetterShe Looks Good for Her AgeAging. Is it a gift or a curse?Mel just finished Justine Bateman's book FACE: One Square Foot of Skin. In this book filled with short stories from women of all ages, the reader faces the feelings that aging offers our society.Are we aging gracefully or fighting it every step of the way?Are plastic surgery, Botox, and fillers the answer? Or do only vain people chasing their youth resort to such extremes?Tune in this week to hear more about the book and Mel & Kel's...2022-08-3119 minBe a Better Goal GetterSugar or Salt?These two ingredients look the same, but you'd be pretty disappointed to find sugar on your potato chips and salt in your herbal tea. Friends can fool us too. It takes time to decide which friends are consistently sweet or terribly salty.This week, Mel & Kel discuss trust and friendship. You're invited to lean in and listen. If you'd like to take the same "Name Test" Kel took, here's < >.If you find value in this week's episode, Mel & Kel would love you to share it in your Instagram or Facebook st...2022-08-1026 minBe a Better Goal GetterHellooooooo Beautifuls!!!Do you believe you are beautiful?Can you recognize your own beauty?Does the word "beautiful" make you cringe or stir negative emotions deep within?As women, this is a word that can be complex and stirring because of the society that surrounds us. Most women want to feel beautiful and told they are beautiful. Beauty gets attention. Beauty sells. Thanks, Society! Companies and advertisers market to us every day and all day long. "Be beautiful!" Well, you already are beautiful in so many ways, and this wee...2022-07-2724 minBe a Better Goal GetterMeet Tina Burke: Drug Awareness AdvocateWomen supporting women is something Mel and Kel stand behind.When Mel recently met Tina Burke and heard her heartbreaking story, although heavy and difficult to hear, she knew Tina's message needed to be amplified. This week, you'll want to tune in and hear how the experience of the loss of Tina's son has stirred in her a drive and desire to change laws and legal policy at local, state, and federal levels. Awareness is key. Please consider sharing this episode with anyone you know who has tweens, teens, and yo...2022-07-2051 minBe a Better Goal GetterMeet Summer Rigtrup: Certified Life CoachMel and Kel are busy making new friends. Women supporting women is something these girlfriends can always get behind. When Mel recently met Summer Rigtrup, a wife, mother, and certified life coach, she knew a good conversation was just waiting to be had!This week, you'll want to tune in and hear how Summer helps moms thrive during those child-rearing days when everything seems to be about everyone else, and mothers are overlooked, exhausted, and lonely.If you'd like to connect with Summer and grab her FREE DOWNLOAD, please visit h...2022-07-1333 minBe a Better Goal GetterAre You Qualified to do That?!The World Wide Web and social media platforms are overflowing with "experts" in every imaginable area of life. There are people teaching us how to grill the perfect steak, blend the best margarita, learn new skateboarding tricks, exercise, diet, start a business, school our own children, macrame curtains, and whiten our teeth. You name it. It's out there. Some of today's teachers are certainly qualified; some clearly are not. What does qualify a person to teach others? Is this even safe? Mel and Kel have their own opinions on the matter. Let's see wh...2022-07-0623 minBe a Better Goal GetterMeet Mel's Man: An Interview with Greg WebbDoes the number "143" have any meaning to you? It does for Mel. It's not just the number of this episode; it has sentimental value too.Listen in this week to hear why she told Kel that this should be a special episode. Kel agreed! And, it IS a special episode. Kel interviews Mel's hubby, Greg. If you enjoyed this week's episode, Mel & Kel would love you to share it in your Instagram or Facebook story. Why not follow these girlfriends and stay connected? And, hey, if you haven't left a review yet, that w...2022-06-2233 minBe a Better Goal GetterDebbie DownersOriginally, Mel and Kel were going to title this episode "We're Failures!" As the girls began to discuss this week's topic, it turned into a big-time "Debbie Downers" episode. See? They even failed at titling this week's episode. Hey, friend, failing (or the belief of failing) happens to all of us from time to time. Let's own it and consider it from a few different angles. Maybe failing isn't so bad after all. If the feeling of "failing" brings you down, this episode is for you! If the fear of failure keeps you st...2022-06-1524 minBe a Better Goal GetterIs it Mel? Is it Kel?Mel and Kel started their podcast nearly 2 1/2 years ago. That means some of their podcast followers know them quite well! How well do you know them? And, would you like to get to know them better?They're pretty sure their loyal listeners will get a 100% on this FUN QUIZ - "Is it Mel? Is it Kel?"If nothing else, these girlfriends are pretty sure you'll get a good laugh.If you enjoyed this week's episode, Mel & Kel would love you to share it in your Instagram or Facebook story. Why...2022-06-0826 minBe a Better Goal GetterDon't Tell Me What to DoDo you have a lot to do? Are you busy from sun up to sun down? Are you burning the candle on both ends? As women, we tend to take on a lot of projects and duties. At what point does our attitude change from, "Sure! I'd be happy to help," to "Don't tell me what to do!"?Tune in this week as Mel and Kel discuss giving generously from a place of love versus feeling obligated and resentful. C'mon and have a seat. You're invited to flourish too!...2022-05-1123 minBe a Better Goal GetterIf Today Sucks...Whose fault is it?Mel heard someone say that “we are all currently living out decisions that we made in the past.” True or false?! Join Mel & Kel this week as they explore this thought. Is it true that the lives we live today are reflections of yesterday's decisions? Hmm...Talking things through is a sure way to gather enough information to make up your own mind. And, these girlfriends would LOVE to hear your thoughts.C'mon and have a seat. You're invited to flourish too!If you e...2022-05-0420 minBe a Better Goal GetterThe Plank in Your EyeThere's an old bible story and verse about a man who points the finger at someone else's mistakes and mishaps when, in fact, he has even bigger mistakes and mishaps of his own. Last week, Mel laid into Kel when Kelly mentioned she was thinking about trying a non-prescribed medication. Keep in mind, Kel did not take it. She was thinking about taking it. She listened to the reasoning and wisdom of many of their listeners. Done.Except it wasn't done for Mel. Conviction hit home. While she handed a verbal beating to h...2022-04-2720 minBe a Better Goal GetterWaffles & SpaghettiAre you a fighter or more of the firefighter type? In most relationships, one person tends to stir the pot more than the other. Which role do you play?Regardless of your role, would you like to fight less?!Most people feel terrible after a fight or argument, so if you want to reduce the amount of arguing in your personal or work life, Mel and Kel have some helpful advice and insight for you this week. Tune in and take charge!It's your life. It's your choice. T...2022-04-2030 minBe a Better Goal GetterWeight Some More!Hello Beautifuls!In episode #127, Mel and Kel began a 2-part conversation about weight and body image. There was so much to share in the hopes of encouraging others who struggle with body shaming that these girlfriends are back for more on this obsessive topic.Be certain to tune in this week to hear Mel's "gas station analogy" and consider whether or not you eat for fuel, for fun, or because of force. Force?! Are people really "forced" to eat? Perhaps. There's so much to tell you!...2022-03-0927 minBe a Better Goal GetterWeight! Weight! Weight!Hello Beautifuls!Do you struggle with weight or body issues? For some, it's being underweight and for most, it's dealing with being overweight.In our society, weight is a BIG topic! However, it's not a topic that Mel and Kel have spent much time discussing. Until now!It turns out that Mel has been running her own personal weight experiment over the past year. And, in this week's episode, these girlfriends weigh in on this BIG topic.What works? What doesn't? Should we diet? Should we never diet? Let's talk!2022-03-0230 minBe a Better Goal GetterRevisiting the "Why Me?!"Hello Beautifuls!Do you ever question why bad things happen to you? It's pretty normal to wonder and ask the question, "Why me?!"This week Mel & Kel are reflecting on all Kel has endured through her experience battling cancer. It all started with that simple question. Please join these girlfriends as they discuss the before, during, and after experiences. Does Kel still ask, "Why me?!" Tune in to find out. If you love this episode (or any episodes) a review would be appreciated. Don't forget to share THE MEL & KEL...2022-02-2326 minBe a Better Goal GetterYou Are ValuableHello Beautifuls!Why is it that other people's opinions matter to us? We can say they don't, but who are we kidding? There's a part inside us all that cares what other people think.Am I a good parent?Are my kids well-behaved?Does my home look inviting or stylish?Does my hairstyle make me look younger? Am I doing a great job at work? This week Mel and Kel discuss human worth. The worth we have simply because we were gifted li...2022-02-0928 minBe a Better Goal GetterWisdom AND StrengthHey Beautifuls!Kel is back! And, you will hear a difference this week. Her hilarious humor and spunky personality are taking the mic.Get ready for some great laughs but an elevated conversation too.Which is more important? Wisdom or strength?Wisdom allows us to know what to do.Strength assures we get it done.Mel and Kel discuss some real-life examples. Tune in and see if you agree with your girlfriends. 2022-02-0220 minBe a Better Goal Getter10 Lessons Cancer Taught KelHey Beautifuls!We’ve all heard it said that good things can come from bad situations, but do you ever wonder what that good might be?Perspective.Life is always teaching us lessons. In this week’s episode, Kel shares the 10 lessons cancer has taught her. Cancer. There aren’t many words like this one that strikes fear into the hearts and minds of people. Cancer is a bad situation.And yet, Kel has found some good. You’re invited to listen in this week...2022-01-1929 minBe a Better Goal GetterSuffer ProudlyIt’s a NEW YEAR! Has every day been awesome so far? Probably not, and that’s ok.Some people have an unrealistic expectation that a new year has the opportunity for perfection. Nope. No year will ever be perfect - not even from day one.Life is 50/50. That means that half of the time, we’ll have some suffering to endure. So, why not suffer proudly?This week, Mel is without Kel. That’s certainly not perfect! However, it still provides an opportunity to connect and enga...2022-01-0523 minBe a Better Goal GetterBest of 2021Let's FINISH STRONG! If you haven't yet, please...Subscribe to the showTell a friendGive 5 starsWrite a fabulous reviewThis week Mel & Kel are FINISHING STRONG! This will be the final part of their series intended to help you find all the best within your 2021. Hopefully you're doing your homework. They're doing theirs!You've reviewed your 2021 calendars and photos & listed all the PROSYou've mentally subtracted the negativityYou're owning your own behaviors and giving grace to othersYou've stopped should-ing on yourselfBack in December 2020, at the end of their first year of pod...2021-12-2926 minBe a Better Goal GetterStop Should-ing On YourselfTis the season to GIVE: gifts, a helping hand, courtesy, kindness, or even a smile. Mel & Kel hope their listeners are out in the world bringing joy to others.If you're wondering what to give Mel & Kel this holiday season, it's easy! (and FREE)Subscribe to the showTell a friendGive 5 starsWrite a fabulous reviewThis week Mel & Kel are covering part 4 of a 5-part series on FINISHING STRONG!Hopefully you're doing your homework.You've reviewed your 2021 calendars and photos & listed all the PROSYou've mentally subtracted the negativityYou're owning your o...2021-12-2228 minBe a Better Goal GetterAvoid a Passive-Aggressive ChristmasHello Beautifuls!Tis the season to GIVE: gifts, a helping hand, courtesy, kindness, or even a smile. Mel & Kel hope their listeners are out in the world bringing joy to others.If you're wondering what to give Mel & Kel, it's easy! (and FREE)Subscribe to the showTell a friendGive 5 starsWrite a fabulous reviewAre you ready for this week's episode in their FINISH STRONG series?Let's see, you’ve already reviewed your past year and focused on the wins or the gains.You've imagined life without those things yo...2021-12-1521 minBe a Better Goal GetterWhat is Mental Subtraction?Hello Beautifuls!Mel & Kel are continuing their series on How to Finish Strong. The year is coming to a close, and they want you to take a look backward at the past 12 months. Awareness is key! Learning new concepts helps us succeed and thrive too. Join these girlfriends today as they discuss life and lessons they're learning and want to share with you.After finishing The Gap and the Gain (Sullivan & Hardy), Mel was left with the "mental subtraction" concept. Kel's not a fan, but let's see...2021-12-0831 minBe a Better Goal GetterFinish Strong 💪Hello Beautifuls!Life can get busy and hectic this time of year. It may require that you put forth more intention these days, but please make time for yourself.This month, Mel & Kel are starting a series on How to Finish Strong.The year is quickly coming to a close. How did 2021 treat you?If you are rushing to come up with an answer right here, right now, who knows what you’ll say. This isn't intended to be a quick answer. Welcome to a month of per...2021-12-0125 minBe a Better Goal GetterDAY 5 - Gratitude Challenge WeekToday is the FINAL DAY of the Gratitude Challenge 2021 Edition.It may be the most important challenge of them all. Welcome to the DAY 5 CHALLENGE. Before you put away the gravy boats and grandma's china, brew a fresh cup of coffee, grab your journal, and find a quiet spot. It's time to reflect. This would be Mel's favorite part of the challenge - of course, she hopes you love it too. Tune in to hear how Mel & Kel are wrapping things up as November comes to a close. It m...2021-11-2610 minBe a Better Goal GetterDAY 4 - Gratitude Challenge WeekHello Beautifuls!Welcome to DAY 4 of the Mel & Kel Gratitude Challenge 2021 Edition.Most importantly, HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all of our US podcast listeners. May you "GOBBLE GOBBLE 'til you WOBBLE!"Although this may be the easiest day to feel gratitude since it is front and center grabbing all of the attention, it's still a perfect day to offer gratitude toward others. Have you noticed? This week really hasn't been about YOU... it's about the people, places, and things in your life.Tune in today for this short but sweet e...2021-11-2508 minBe a Better Goal GetterDAY 3 - Gratitude Challenge WeekHello Beautifuls!Welcome to DAY 3 of the Mel & Kel Gratitude Challenge 2021.How's your attitude of gratitude blossoming this week? Did you offer up some sincere thank-yous yesterday? Is there one in particular that stands out most of all? Today, Mel & Kel will share a couple of theirs. These girlfriends will also continue to challenge you. If you'd like to hear all about the DAY 3 CHALLENGE, be sure to hit play. Just remember, listening isn't going to cut it. It's doing the ACTION that matters.And, if you love this...2021-11-2412 minBe a Better Goal GetterDAY 1- Gratitude Challenge WeekHello Beautifuls!While you are cleaning the house, grocery shopping, or baking pies this week, Mel & Kel want to be sure your spirits are high!Welcome to DAY 1 of the 2021 GRATITUDE CHALLENGE. Get ready because each day Mel and Kel will record a short 10-15 minute podcast and challenge YOU to take action in your own life. The result is bound to increase your level of gratitude. Are you up for it? Let's go! Don't forget to share on the socials.If you love this episode (or any of their episodes...2021-11-2212 minBe a Better Goal GetterGirls Need GirlsFor centuries, women have built strong relationships with other women through community. Are we doing it still today?Mel & Kel believe we should be doing it even more! As a listener, you are already a part of their POD SQUAD. In this week's episode, these girlfriends discuss the BIG 3 benefits of being a part of women's groups. As well, a challenge awaits you. Why not pull together your own community of women? Mel & Kel's tips and encouragement just may be the beginning of something wonderful in your life. ...2021-11-1726 minBe a Better Goal GetterKel's New Obstacle....CancerIn this week's episode, Kel shares her newest and biggest obstacle yet. And, even in the fear and frustration that she is experiencing, she sees an opportunity to encourage and inspire others. Please join these girlfriends as they jump on yet another rollercoaster ride. There will always be ups and downs. The ride is better handled and enjoyed together. If you'd like to hear the song Mel couldn't sing, here it is and a couple more!Whatever YOUR obstacle is - fight on! You have it in you. Kel does and so do...2021-10-2732 minBe a Better Goal GetterIs it Knockin'?Knock, knock.Who's there?Opportunity.Wait. Two knocks? That can't be opportunity. Opportunity only knocks ONCE! We've all heard a multitude of opportunity sayings, slogans, and quotes. We get it! Opportunity is a good thing.This week, Mel & Kel talk plenty about the good things opportunities bring, but they also discuss how important it is to embrace the negative feelings and obstacles too. Fully live the life you've been given. Consider your potential. Are you living into it? Here are two things these girlfriends...2021-10-2035 minBe a Better Goal GetterYour Glass is Half Empty AND Half FullLife is a 50/50 split. Experiencing ups and downs is part of the human experience.Pay close attention. Can you recognize an obstacle when you see one? What do you do when one blocks your path - metaphorically speaking.This week Mel & Kel discuss real-life obstacles happening in their lives and how they find the opportunities that exist as well.If emotional balance is a skill you'd like to master, be sure to tune in and take a listen. Then, grab your journal. Pay attention to your day and see how...2021-10-1324 minBe a Better Goal GetterOPTIONS! Obstacle or Opportunity?These girls are back at it! It's a new month, and a new series is beginning.This month, Mel & Kel will be discussing the obstacles that get in our way. We all have stumbling blocks. > Unexpected changes > Unwanted outcomes> Daily struggles with work, people, and, yes, even ourselvesWouldn't it be nice if we had a magic wand to turn those obstacles into opportunities for success?! Mel & Kel have a few tricks up their sleeves to show you how, and they are sharing them...2021-10-0624 minBe a Better Goal GetterLiving Your 💯 LifeWOO HOO! Today marks a big milestone for The Mel & Kel Show podcast.Join them as they celebrate their 100th episode. Today they are talking about the ways we can all live our life.Living our lives from a future-focused perspective has us looking forward to what is yet to come. Appreciating what life has taught us thus far is a form of gratitude. Today is a gift which is why we call it the "present." Unwrap yours!Another gift mentioned on today's podcast is...2021-10-0121 minBe a Better Goal GetterImproving Sexual IntimacyMel & Kel are FALLIN' into the season with a whole week of sweet-n-short episodes!Get ready for some great girlfriend gab. Even though this topic makes Mel a little uncomfortable, Kel is positive there are words in today's episode that women need to hear. Are you happy with the intimacy level in your relationship? That's great if you are, but if not, here's the good news - things can change for the better! This is a celebration week as these girlfriends quickly approach episode #100.So, as the mo...2021-09-3015 minBe a Better Goal GetterHow Can I Change This Person?Mel & Kel are FALLIN' into the season with a whole week of sweet-n-short episodes!Get ready for some great girlfriend gab. Today they're discussing how to change people. Wouldn't it be nice if we could? Can we? This is a conversation that is sure to change your outlook on things. It only takes one person to change a relationship for the better - and the one person is you!This is a celebration week as these girlfriends quickly approach episode #100.So, as the month of conversations wrap u...2021-09-2916 minBe a Better Goal GetterParenting RegretsMel & Kel are FALLIN' into the season with a whole week of sweet-n-short episodes!Get ready for some great girlfriend gab. Today they're discussing parenting woes. Most moms have regrets. They wish they'd spent more time with their kids. They wish they hadn't yelled and screamed. They wish they could go back and change something.Since the past cannot be changed, it is important to revisit it with the intention of bringing out the good. Are you ready to find the good in your regrets? This is a celebration week a...2021-09-2816 minBe a Better Goal GetterIf OnlysMel & Kel are FALLIN' into the season with a whole week of sweet-n-short episodes!Get ready for some great girlfriend gab. Today they're discussing the "if only" pity party we can all throw for ourselves from time to time. "If only I could lose this weight. If only I liked how I look. If only I could get into better shape." Instead, let's celebrate what our bodies can do and focus on being grateful for those things. Enjoy the life you've been given.This is a celebration week as these g...2021-09-2712 minBe a Better Goal GetterBe IntentionalMel & Kel have the gift of gab! This week is no exception. They're excited to have you join them in this week's conversation all about the thoughts we think. The key is being intentional and purposeful and not falling victim to our thoughts. So, grab your AirPods and walking shoes. Let's go!Here's the challenge >>> grab one thought that has been overtaking your mind in a negative way. Write it down or share it with a friend or family member. Ask yourself, "Is this true?"2021-09-1530 minBe a Better Goal Getter[Explicit] LiesFair warning! This week's content is intended for adult audiences only.Kel shares nitty-gritty details about a new dating game show offered on Netflix. It's called Too Hot to Handle, and Mel said it sure was!No two people should ever be exactly the same in their personal tastes, preferences, or thoughts.This week spotlights these girlfriends and some of their different takes on things. You'll laugh out loud and likely relate. And, if you are interested in their January 2022 "We Can" Getaway...2021-09-0828 minBe a Better Goal GetterQuestion EverythingYou may have spent years believing lies. It's time to question things. As a new month begins, Mel & Kel open up an opportunity to ask questions and consider if we've been lied to or are lying to ourselves.You're invited to join these girlfriends and unravel some of the lies you've been believing for far too long. Question everything! Is there a belief you'd like to discuss with Mel & Kel. Reach out on any social platform or email them directly. Your question may be their next topic!2021-09-0132 minBe a Better Goal GetterSTOP 🛑 Failing Ahead of Time"People don't change!"Or do they?Join Mel & Kel as they explore CHANGE this week and wrap up their 4-part series on Pride vs. Humility. Why do some people embrace change while others run far from it?There really is something known in the psychology world called the "Status Quo Bias." Rather than cause waves or make changes that will lead to the unknown, some people choose not to change. Changing may mean a loss of what little control people believe they have. Where do you...2021-07-2828 minBe a Better Goal GetterThink On It!As Mel & Kel discuss and explore pride and humility in part 3 of their 4-part series, some a-ha moments surfaced. These are the things they're sharing this week.-We can be pleased with our accomplishments AND humble all at the same time-Pride and humility offer us positive thoughts and feelings-Low self-esteem offers us negative thoughts and feelings-Owning our thoughts means we must be intentional and aware of themThese girlfriends have created a tool to encourage their listeners to take action! If you are wanting...2021-07-2126 minBe a Better Goal GetterEmotional AuthenticityGet ready for a new, 5-part series, Beautifuls!Over the next several weeks, Mel and Kel will be taking a deep dive into emotional authenticity. Most would agree that living an authentic life is a good goal to have. However, so many people today are not living a quality of life that is true to their core being. There are many reasons why this is the case. Some people are downright phony. Other people fear the judgment of others. Let's face it, negative consequences can result when we put it al...2021-06-0227 minBe a Better Goal GetterTop 6 Resilience FactorsIf you are someone who wants to experience a breakthrough and master that one thing you've been wanting to conquer, it's important to be sure you have as many of the Top 6 Resilience Factors working in your favor.This week Mel & Kel discuss each one briefly in the hopes that you will then put things in motion.Emotion needs motion! That means we must act on things. It's not enough to just listen to a podcast of two girlfriends laughing and having great fun together. There is work to be done.2021-05-1231 minBe a Better Goal GetterAre You Facing or Escaping Grief?Grief is inevitable for humans with feelings. Yes. That's all of us.Grief is defined as a loss. The losses we experience may vary from small to gigantic. There's the loss of a dream. Imagine the high school senior who had every hope of making it into that college only to be rejected. There will be grief. There's the loss of a loved one. Imagine the young bride who just found out she's pregnant the same day her husband is killed in a car accident. There will be grief.2021-02-1032 minBe a Better Goal GetterThe Best of 2020Did anything good even happen in 2020?!Most people just want to say GOOD RIDDANCE & BE GONE!However, Mel & Kel were challenged to list the generous, wonderful, and beautiful things that came with 2020. You know what they say about hindsight! Getting still and looking back is a great exercise for all of us. And, hand's down, Mel LOVES Kel's #10.Listen in this week as these girlfriends share some of the things that 2020 generously provided in their lives.Then be sure to make your own list. Don't forget to sh...2020-12-3033 minBe a Better Goal GetterMel Tested PositiveIn this week's episode, Kel gives the gift of time, encouragement, and good coaching to Mel who just tested positive for COVID-19.Our minds are wired to pull up every negative thought imaginable and Mel's brain is no different. That's why having friends to come alongside us matters a great deal especially when life offers some extra big challenges.If you'd like to get a clearer picture of what it looks like for someone to own her negative thoughts, work through the thought-download process, and find some peace on the other side of t...2020-12-2326 minBe a Better Goal GetterYour Gift Giving GuideHere's the LIST! Check it once, check it twice, don't be naughty, be extra nice. The gift of gratitude.The gift of problems.The gift of work.The gift of learning.The gift of friends.The gift of money.The gift of giving.The gift of laughter.The gift of dreams.The gift of love.The gift of family.Mel and Kel agree that the BEST way to stir up that good, generous feeling is to give, give, give to others! 2020-12-1625 minBe a Better Goal GetterEasy Gifts to Give this SeasonHave you ever had difficulty finding the perfect gift for someone special? Maybe that's because the best gifts can't be purchased in a store or online. Join the girls this week as they continue to discuss emotional generosity and the act of giving. You'll love this episode! Mel and Kel share the gift of a day they spent together. Pay close attention to just how many gifts they gave one another. Don't forget, you can give them a gift too! Please write a review and give them five beautiful stars. A...2020-12-0922 minBe a Better Goal GetterFeeling GenerousHello Beautifuls!It's a new month. Know what that means?It means we have a new feeling to explore. This month we will spend some time talking about the feeling AND the action of generosity. Although it is the perfect time of year to discuss such things, Mel and Kel both agree that this is a feeling we should intentionally choose all year round.Today is a gift. That is why we call it the present.Join the girls this week as they discuss emotional generosity and...2020-12-0221 minBe a Better Goal GetterDealing with DissatisfactionIt's a new month and a new topic - DISSATISFACTIONWhat perfect timing. When this airs, the 2020 Election will have just ended and half of the United States will be completely DISSATISFIED. Mel and Kel agree that the timing of this topic couldn't be better. Dissatisfaction is an emotion we all experience. The question is what do we make it mean in our day-to-day existence? How do we deal with it?Is it time to terminate friendships and close off communication with family members who dare to hav...2020-11-0424 minBe a Better Goal GetterKel's Action PlanIt's not just a new week! It's a new month.That means it is time for Mel & Kel to introduce a new emotion worth discussing.This month these girlfriends will be discussing THANKFULNESS! And, Mel is pretty thankful that Kel is willing to play along as Kel creates a result she plans to attain in the next 3 - 6 months.Did Kel do her homework? If you didn't listen to episode 38, we are helping her find "a good guy" or at least go on a date!Listen in and take note of h...2020-10-0728 minBe a Better Goal GetterLet's Get Results!This week you'll catch Mel & Kel giggling within the first 15 seconds of the show. No one is looking to be perfect on this podcast. The goal is to keep it real which is exactly what they do.These girls are also interested in REAL results. How can we set goals and actually achieve them? There is a way. There is a method that works. And this week the girls will tell you how. In fact, Mel challenges Kel to pick a result she'd like to achieve over the next 3-6 months. She ha...2020-09-3026 minBe a Better Goal GetterWhen a Good Thought Isn't EnoughPositive thinking is great practice. Mel & Kel talk about it every week! But, sometimes a good thought isn't enough.Have you ever repeated a positive thought over and over and over again?“I’ve got this!”“With God all things are possible.”“This too shall pass.”“It could be worse.”Yet, at the end of the day, you still feel overwhelmed?We can think those good thoughts all day long, but when the circumstance continues to create overwhelm, we find ourselves discouraged. No amount of positive thinking seems to change the circ...2020-09-2327 minBe a Better Goal GetterOvercome your OverwhelmThis week, Mel and Kel dive a little deeper into their discussion on OVERWHELM.With some feedback from listeners, the girls discuss the good, bad, and ugly all pertaining to this sometimes negative emotion.Don't lose hope!By the end of this week's episode, you'll have three tangible steps you can follow to turn your overwhelm into underwhelm. Doesn't that sound great?!Do you have a method or strategy that keeps you feeling calm and peaceful?Mel & Kel love hearing from you. Email them. Find them on t...2020-09-0927 minBe a Better Goal GetterHealthy FearThis week Mel & Kel dive a little deeper into the emotion of fear. We can all agree that fear is a real thing, but is it ever good for us? Can we choose fears that serve us?Is there such a thing as "healthy" fear?That's worth talking about!You are invited to listen in and agree or disagree with Mel or Kel. These girlfriends hope this week's conversation gets you thinking.Please share your thoughts. What are some of the healthy fears that came to your mi...2020-07-0831 minBe a Better Goal GetterBe Afraid!"Be afraid. Be very afraid!" This old quote from the horror movie The Fly sums it up well. There are times we should experience fearfulness. It is a normal, healthy thought at times.Starting this month, Mel and Kel discuss FEAR and just how a-ok this emotion really is. Fear is part of our human experience. We have all encountered real and imagined fears throughout our lifetimes. We know there are rational and irrational fears. Fear is a real thing. Why not confront our fears head-on?Jo...2020-07-0127 minBe a Better Goal GetterFake HappyThis week Mel & Kel had a heart-to-heart about fake happiness.Does everyone fake happiness? Do we teach our own children to do it? Is it permissible to fake happiness? When is it okay? When does it cross the line?These girlfriends untangle all kinds of thoughts this week! Not only on fake happiness.A whole other conversation was prompted when Mel asked Kel if she believed there were "good addictions" a person could have. Kel knows this topic all too well and offered up some valuable understanding.A...2020-06-1023 minBe a Better Goal GetterCHICK-CHAT BONUS! Interview with Jenny HatcherBONUS EPISODEIn this special and outstanding episode, you'll get to hear from a real-life superhero.Mel and Kel interview Jenny Hatcher and have a real heart-to-heart discussion with someone who knows what it is to struggle and what it's like to live with chronic pain. Jenny is someone who has taken some hard hits in life. Life has not been fair. She has had to accept unfulfilled dreams and expectations. Life hasn't gone as she planned. And yet... she is one of the happiest & most joyful people on this planet. Sh...2020-06-0446 minBe a Better Goal GetterUseful DisappointmentIs there anything good or useful about feeling disappointed? Mel and Kel think so. This week these girlfriends talk about the good that comes from negative emotions and feelings. Why not embrace disappointment for what it is? It's a feeling caused by a thought. That's it. It's not complicated. It's quite simple. Make it a useful emotion and find the good. 💚The good can come from realizing we may need to readjust our expectations. 💗The good can come from going deeper into conversations with the people in our lives....2020-05-2723 minBe a Better Goal GetterTake our Mental Wellness QuizHow are you thinking these days? What are you doing - or not doing - for your mental well being? The answer may be reflected in the actions you are taking. This week Mel quizzes Kel on her mental wellness. How'd Kel score? Well, listen in to find out and share some laughs too. Better yet, take the quiz yourself!It's all fun and games, of course, but the honest truth is that we must be taking care of our bodies and brains!It's Mental Wellness Awareness month! Take a look at some g...2020-05-2028 minBe a Better Goal GetterH.O.P.E. (Hold On, Pandemics End!)It may feel as if we've been quarantined for 5,362 days, but we've got this! Truth be told, it is hard for us too. We are keeping it real this week as we talk about movies and shows to watch. We also discuss how working backwards on the CTFAR to get the results you want, you may need to work on your actions. What CAN you do to get the results you want? Check out the https://thelifecoachschool.com/ to get a lot of helpful information on CTFAR that both Mel and Kel use and love. We invite you to...2020-04-2224 minBe a Better Goal GetterManaging MayhemCircumstance - "National Emergency Over Coronavirus"Where do our thoughts go? That is where the power is."I'm scared!""We need to stock up for two months!""I don't care.""I'm healthy and fine.""I'm worried about my elderly parents.""I'm going to go broke!""This is horrible for my business.""This is great for my business.""This too shall pass."In today's BONUS episode, Mel and Kel talk about ALL of their emotions on the current chaos going on all around them...2020-03-1529 minBe a Better Goal GetterUnconditional LoveJoin us, Mel and Kel, for a fun filled conversation where we discuss unconditional love and get deep and personal about the love in our lives. 2020-02-1922 min
Be a Better Goal GetterIntroducing The Mel and Kel ShowIntroducing the Mel and Kel Show! Thank you so much for stopping by and we really hope you enjoy the show. Our first podcast introduces us and we discuss what we hope to accomplish in our podcast. 2020-02-0305 min